"Bilal Calling to Prayer While Prophet Muhammad and Ali are Visited by Emissaries," Folio from a Hamla-yi Haidari 1795 - 1845

This 18th-century Mughal miniature painting depicts a scene from the Islamic tradition, the Prophet Muhammad and his cousin Ali receiving emissaries while Bilal, the first muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam, calls from the minaret. Created by Muhammad Rafi Khan, a renowned Mughal artist of the 17th century, this folio from a "Hamla-yi Haidari" (a collection of hagiographical works) is a testament to the artistic excellence and religious devotion of the Mughal period. The detailed miniature, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details characteristic of Mughal art.